MEAGHER, Robert ``Bob'' J.

May 25, 2009

MEAGHER, Robert ``Bob'' J.

Robert ``Bob'' J. Meagher, 83, of Vernon, beloved husband of Marjorie F. (Hockenhull) Meagher, passed away peacefully on Friday, (May 22, 2009) at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Salem, MA, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Carroll) Meagher, he grew up in Peabody, MA and lived in Danvers, MA before moving to Vernon over 40 years ago. He was a 1944 graduate of Salem High School, Salem MA. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston, School of Engineering, class of 1952. Bob was a radioman in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the South Pacific and China. Prior to his retirement in 1988, Bob was employed by Veeder-Root for over 25 years as a manufacturing engineer. After his retirement, Robert worked part time for Quality Appliance in Vernon. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Rockville. Bob was a life member of the Rockville Lodge B.P.O.E., was an amateur radio operator, avid model railroader, and he enjoyed square dancing. He was an avid Red Sox fan and he enjoyed taking his children to Fenway Park. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Bob enjoyed traveling and for the past 35 years, he and Marjorie went on an annual cruise. Robert was very meticulous about his lawn and would spend hours mowing and grooming it. Besides his loving wife Marjorie of 59 years; he is survived by his beloved children, William J. Meagher and his wife Karen Newman of Granby, Thomas R. Meagher and his wife Mary of Whitefish, MT, and Carol A. Klusek of Woodstock; three grandchildren, Amy Champagne and her husband Kevin, Kaley Meagher, and Jeffrey Klusek and his fiance Heather Haight; and a great grandson, Zachary Champagne. Robert was predeceased by his son Richard (2007).

His family will receive friends for calling hours on Tuesday, May 26, 5-8 p.m. at the Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road (Route 83), Vernon. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 27 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 33 West Street, Rockville. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery, Rockville. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450-1004. For online condolences and guest book, please visit our website at www.